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Add 40/75 and 16/27

40/75 + 16/27 is 152/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 27 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
    40/75 = 40 × 9/75 × 9 = 360/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    16/27 = 16 × 25/27 × 25 = 400/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/675 + 400/675 = 360 + 400/675 = 760/675
  5. 760/675 simplified gives 152/135
  6. So, 40/75 + 16/27 = 152/135
    In mixed form: 117/135

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